YOU’LL never run out of things to do aboard Harmony of the Seas. You can party, try your luck at the Royal Casino, go shopping, hang out at cafés, watch a show at the Royal Theatre and so much more. And when you wake up, you’re all set for a new adventure in one of its land destinations.
Here are some fun facts about the world’s largest cruise ship:
- There are 11, 252 artworks featured aboard the ship.
- Harmony of the Seas was constructed out of 500,000 individual parts.
- There are 4,700,000 pounds of water running in all 23 swimming pools, whirlpools, FlowRiders and water slides.
- 110,000 ice cubes are made every day.
- 4,000,000 pounds of fresh water are consumed every 24 hours.
- The Central Park neighborhood has a total of 10,587 plants, 48 vine plants, 52 trees, some over 20 feet high.
- The cast of “Grease” has more than 40 wigs on hand.
- There are 42 bars and lounges, and approximately 127 distinct specialty cocktail options on the menus throughout the ship.
- A total of 1,056 crew members make up the food and beverage team on board; 249 culinary staff; 532 restaurant staff; 184 beverage staff; and 91 gallery stewards. A good number of them are Filipinos.
- On an average seven-night cruise, 5,000 dozen of fresh whole eggs, 100 gallons of chocolate ice cream, 2,100 pounds of lobster tail, and 2,500 of fresh salmon are used.
- She has 18 lifeboats, each can hold up to 370 guests. Each also has two independent engine, stretcher locations, toilet capability and PA system.
- On deck 4.5 is a hidden Aqua Theatre with performances. Anne A. Jambora